Pineapple Strawberry Pound Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp pineapple juice or milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed pineapple and chopped strawberries gently by hand.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For glaze, mix powdered sugar with pineapple juice or milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.

Let me know if you want a strawberry-only or pineapple-only version!

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